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City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Dec. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Committee-of-the-Whole Call to Order

PRESENT: Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati (Chair)

Alderperson Debbie Murphy (Ward 1) ~ electronically

Alderperson Alvaro Macias (Ward 2)

Alderperson Abdur Razzaque (Ward 3)

Alderperson Matt Timion (Ward 4)

Alderperson Jessica Finch (Ward 5)

Alderperson Anna Castro (Ward 7)

Alderperson James Patrick Schmidt (Alderperson At-Large)

ABSENT: None.

STAFF: Barry Dykhuizen, Assistant City Administrator

Stephanie Murphy, City Clerk

David Dryer, Director of Engineering ~electronically

Darren Gault, Chief of Police

Eric Griffith, Director of Parks & Recreation

Chris Mathias, Director of Community & Economic Development

Bryon Lear, Director of Library Services ~electronically

Tony Loete, Director of Utilities ~electronically

Leah Miller, Director of Human Resources

Steve Regenwether, Fire Chief

David Rowatt, Information Technology Manager

Andy Parer, Stormwater Manager ~electronically

Janine A.H. Parr, Utility Billing & Customer Services Manager ~electronically

OTHERS: Margaret Kostopulos, Corporation Counsel

Grace Kinnecut, Dispatch/Argus

Alexandra Elias, Renew Moline

Mayor Rayapati called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Approval of Remote Electronic Attendance

Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Timion, moved to approve the remote electronic attendance due to personal illness Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, Castro and Schmidt. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, Castro, and Macias; nays: none.

Oath of Office

Oath of Office for promotional appointment to the rank of Sergeant to Tyler McLaughlin, effective December 3, 2023.

Alderperson Schmidt entered the meeting at 6:01 p.m.

Public Comment

Questions on the Agenda

Agenda Items

6.1 A Resolution establishing a time and place for a Public Hearing to consider the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the 5th Avenue TIF Redevelopment Project Area. Chris Mathias, Director of Community & Economic Development, shared that the draft for the TIF plan is available to view. Due to submission deadlines, staff is requesting consideration and a vote on this item at this meeting. A motion was made by Alderperson Timion to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Finch. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, Castro, Schmidt, and Murphy; nays: none.

6.2 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to appoint a Local Government Director for the Illinois Quad Cities Land Bank Authority. Barry Dykhuizen, Assistant City Administrator, stated that Chris Mathias, Director of Community & Economic Development, will be appointed as a member of the Illinois Quad City Land Bank Authority, replacing Kaye Whitley, Community Development Manager. Dykhuizen recognized Whitley for her work while on the Illinois Quad Cities Land Bank Authority. A motion was made by Alderperson Razzaque to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Macias. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, Castro, and Schmidt; nays: Alderperson Murphy.

Informational

December 2023 Status & Information Report. Barry Dykhuizen, Assistant City Administrator, indicated that the monthly report of City-wide projects has been compiled for Council’s information and for public release.

Adjournment of the Committee-of-the-Whole and Council Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation

There was no invocation.

Roll Call

Roll call was taken with Mayor Rayapati, Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, Castro, and Schmidt present. Absent: None.

Consent Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Committee-of-the-Whole, Council, and Executive Session minutes of December 5, 2023.

Resolutions

13.1 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to Amendment Number One (#1) to the Intergovernmental Agreement for improvements to the MetroLINK John Deere Commons Passenger Ferry Boat Terminal with the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK).

13.2 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a contract with Emery Construction Group Inc. for Project #1426, Traffic Signal Replacements at 16th Street and 36th Avenue; and 41st Street and 32nd Avenue, for the amount $1,452,371.45.

13.3 A Resolution approving an Amendment to that certain Intergovernmental Agreement for Funding and Development of the Quad City Civic Center By and Between the City of Moline and the Quad City Civic Center Authority, dated October 23, 1990, as amended from time to time to provide for the repeal of a recent increase to the City’s Amusement Tax, minimum annual amusement tax revenues, and allocation of the proceeds.

Omnibus Vote

Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro moved to approve and adopt, by omnibus vote, these items. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, Castro, Schmidt, and Murphy; nays: none.

Non-Consent Agenda

Second Reading Ordinances

15.1 3057-2023 An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City of Moline and Illinois Domus, LLC, related to the development of properties located at 1300, 1308, 1312, 1318, and 1326 6th Avenue, Moline, Illinois.

Adopted. Alderperson Timion, seconded by Alderperson Finch, moved to approve Council Bill 3057- 2023. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, Castro, Schmidt, and Murphy; nays: none.

15.2 3058-2023 An Ordinance amending Chapter 25, “PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 25-3101, “COMPOSITION; APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS; MAYOR TO BE EX OFFICIO MEMBER,” to reduce the number of Plan Commission members.

Adopted. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Timion, moved to approve Council Bill 3058- 2023. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, Castro, Schmidt, and Murphy; nays: none.

15.3 3059-2023 An Ordinance amending Chapter 15, “GARBAGE AND TRASH,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 15-2102, “CURBSIDE RECYCLING CARTS,” subsection (b), “Fee for Curbside Recycling;” and amending Section 15-2200, “FEE FOR RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION,” to adjust quarterly utility billing references as the City transitions to monthly utility billing effective January 2024.

Adopted. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Razzaque, moved to approve Council Bill 3059- 2023 Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, Castro, Schmidt, and Murphy; nays: none.

15.4 3060-2023 An Ordinance amending Chapter 34, “WATER AND SEWERS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Sections 34-1100, 34-2121, 34-2125, 34-2129, 34-3200, 34-3201, 34-3203, 34-3206 and 34-4400, to adjust quarterly utility billing references as the City transitions to monthly utility billing effective January 2024.

Adopted. Alderperson Finch seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to approve Council Bill 3060-2023. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, Castro, Schmidt, and Murphy; nays: none.

Non-Consent Agenda

Resolutions

16.1 1220-2023 A Resolution establishing a time and place for a Public Hearing to consider the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the 5th Avenue TIF Redevelopment Project Area.

Adopted. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Razzaque, moved to approve Council Bill 1220- 2023. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, Castro, Schmidt, and Murphy; nays: none.

16.2 1221-2023 A Resolution establishing the City of Moline’s policy entitled Family Bereavement Leave Policy.

Adopted. Alderperson Razzaque, seconded by Alderperson Finch, moved to approve Council Bill 1221- 2023. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, Castro, Schmidt, and Murphy; nays: none.

16.3 1222-2023 A Resolution approving the Stormwater Master Plan, November 2023, prepared by Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly (CMT).

Adopted. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to approve Council Bill 1222- 2023. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, Castro, Schmidt, and Murphy; nays: none.

Miscellaneous Business

Mayor Rayapati thanked everyone who has attend the events throughout the City over the last several weeks.

Alderperson Murphy wished everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Alderperson Macias wished everyone happy holidays and shared he is looking forward to what is to come in 2024.

Alderperson Razzaque wished happy holidays to staff and council members.

Alderperson Schmidt stated he had the opportunity to attend the Wreaths Across America that happened at the Rock Island Arsenal. It was a very touching ceremony as well as an opportunity to place wreaths on the graves at the Rock Island Arsenal. It was an excellent tribute to many of our veterans who have passed on. Schmidt shared that he was unable to be present at the December 12, 2023 meeting, and took a moment to recognize the passing of Alderperson O’Brien.

Barry Dykhuizen, Assistant City Administrator, on behalf of Administrator Vitas and the rest of the staff, wished everyone happy holidays, a happy new year, and shared he is looking forward to a productive 2024.

Public Comment

Alexandra Elias, Renew Moline, thanked Council and expressed gratitude for the confidence in Renew Moline noting Renew Moline will continue to do its best for the City of Moline.

Executive Session:

Alderperson Macias, seconded by Alderperson Timion, moved for Executive Session, for the purpose of discussion of Collective Negotiating Matters-5 ILCS 120/2(C)(2), Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees-5 ILCS 120/2(C)(1). Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Timion, Finch, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, Macias and Razzaque; nays: none.

City Council convened in Executive Session at 6:25 p.m.

Council reconvened in open session at 6:51 p.m.

Adjournment of City Council

Upon motion of Alderperson Timion, seconded by Alderperson Castro, the Council meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is on January 9, 2024. View recorded meetings at http://www.moline.il.us/remotecouncil

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